ancient indian architecture & literature quiz set 1 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Who is the author of ‘Geet Govind’?

a) Mira

b) Surdas

c) Jayadeva

d) Kesav

Question : 2

Buddhist text ‘Milindapanha’ throws light on which Indo-Greek ruler?

a) Strato-I

b) Demetrius

c) Diodorus-II

d) Menander

Question : 3

With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements.

1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.

a) All of these

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 1

d) Only 3

Question : 4

‘Manusmriti’ is mainly related to

a) Working method of State

b) Law

c) Social System

d) Economics

Question : 5

Which dynasty constructed the Ellora Kailasa Temple?

a) Pallava

b) Satvahana

c) Rashtrakuta

d) Maurya

Question : 6

Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?

a) Ratnavali

b) Malavikagnimitra

c) Swapnavasavadatta

d) Meghadoota